- Support the Project Manager (Bus Franchising) to deliver the Bus Franchising programme and support on a range of projects, by applying robust project lifecycle methodologies (such as APM or PRINCE 2), implementing the project plan, schedule of all tasks, key milestones, and resource management to ensure these are completed safely to time, cost and quality.
- Support the proactive management of the delivery of the bus franchising programme, support for the Welsh Government (WG) bus decarbonisation plans, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service provision.
- Provide a professional and effective programme and project management service, including project governance, reporting, technical working groups and executive steering groups, in accordance with the required processes and timelines to ensure the projects are aligned to TfW processes and delivered to cost and quality.
- Track project progress and provide regular reports to a variety of stakeholders by supporting the Project Manager to establish and implement the programme, including a schedule of all tasks, key milestones, and resource management to ensure TfW delivers projects to time, cost and quality.
- Possess or working towards a project management qualification such as APM or PRINCE2 or similar.
- Experience of administering project management documentation including; project action, trackers, programmes, project reporting, budget control, risk and issue processes.
• - Previous experience of supporting the delivery of transport projects.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations in support of a strong safety culture.
- Experience of working with local and national government, stakeholders and of working in partnership within the public and private sector.
Assistant Project Manager - Pontypridd, United Kingdom - Transport for Wales
Description
Please note: this position is only available to candidates employed within Transport for Wales. If you are not eligible to apply for this position, your application will not be considered.
Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone's different and has their own perspective so we're building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we're determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We're creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Who we are
At Transport for Wales, we're on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that's rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we're all facing.
We're an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we've made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.
Role responsibilities
Who we're looking for
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.